1 month ago - Wildebeest (/ˈwɪldɪbiːst/ WIL-di-beest, /ˈvɪl-/ VIL-,), also called gnu (/nuː/ NOO or /njuː/ NEW), are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes true antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed ...

Also known as the gnu, the wildebeest is a member of the antelope family. They have a large, box-like head with curving horns. The front end of their body is heavily built, while the hindquarters are slender with spindly legs.

Unique Features of the African Wildebeest Antelope.

January 9, 2026 - Gnu, (genus Connochaetes), either of two species of large African antelopes of the family Bovidae in the tribe Alcelaphini. They are among the most specialized and successful of African herbivores and are dominant in plains ecosystems.

December 16, 2025 - Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals. WWF is working to combat the illegal pangolin trade and protect this unique species.

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May 4, 2021 - The ungainly gnu (pronounced “g-new” or simply “new”) earned the Afrikaans name wildebeest, or “wild beast,” for the menacing appearance presented by its large head, shaggy mane, pointed beard, and sharp, curved horns.

The wildebeest (plural, wildebeests), also called the gnu (pronounced /nu/ or /nju/), is an antelope of the genus Connochaetes.

September 17, 2021 - They are nervous, constantly shifting herd animals, and both males and females have horns that, at first glance, appear similar. I think of them of as classic “common game,” offering excellent meat (enough to feed a camp or a village), interesting horns, and gorgeous skins. By 1988 I had taken black wildebeest and all the races of blue. So, I thought I knew a thing or two about the gnu...

August 5, 2020 - Publisher Blurb: Meet Yak and Gnu, two best friends who love to row and sing. Who will they meet on their journey down the river? This funny rhyming tale is full of adventurous animals and boats galore.

September 24, 2025 - Early farmers in the1920’s, called them “Vos Wildebeest” The first Golden Wildebeest Bull was captured by Alec Rough in the early 1990’s on the game farm Swinburne, in the Limpopo Valley.

June 26, 2017 - Gnus, or wildebeests, are large African antelopes. Gnus (pronounced like "news") are closely related to cattle, goats and sheep. These animals look like thin, muscular cows with large, sloping backs, curved horns and striped bodies.

Wildebeests, also known as gnus, are hoofed mammals of the Bovidae family. There are two species of wildebeest, the common wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and the black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou).

May 18, 2025 - Wildebeest, also known as gnus, are large African antelopes belonging to the genus Connochaetes. There are two species of wildebeest: the Blue

March 5, 2025 - The term ‘wildebeest’ originates from South African Dutch, meaning “wild beast.” Meanwhile, the term ‘gnu’ comes from a Khoisan language. Aside from the name, there are no other differences between these animals.

July 29, 2025 - Some things you may not know about wildebeests (a.k.a. gnus): A herd or group of wildebeest is called a “confusion” because the animals often look disoriented or perplexed when migrating.

The wildebeest, also know as the gnu, is a large antelope whose range extends from the equator to the tip of South Africa.

The wildebeest ( pl.: wildebeest or wildebeests), also called the gnu ( pronounced /nu/ or /nju/), is a large hooved ( ungulate) mammal of the genus Connochaetes, which includes two species, both native to Africa: the Black Wildebeest or White-tailed Gnu (C. gnou), and the Blue Wildebeest or ...